Note: Descriptions are shown in the official language in which they were submitted.
EYEGLASS FRAME SYSTEM WHERE LENSES CAN MOVE FROM ONE FRAME TO
ANOTHER
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention refers to device to provide consumer with a variety of stylish
eyeglass frames per
one set of prescription lenses.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Many people who wear prescription eyeglasses in order to correct a vision
problem are bound to
wearing a specific pair of frames comprising a pair of prescription lenses.
Without a simple way
to interchange lenses and frames, individuals are limited to wearing the same
pair of eyeglasses
every day. Conventionally, lenses are installed in a pair of frames by a
professional and it is
difficult to remove these lenses once they are disposed in the frame.
Unfortunately, an individual
is required to schedule an appointment at an optometrist's office in order to
have their lenses or
frames replaced. It is frustrating and time consuming to wait for an
appointment and travel to the
optometrist's office in order to replace eyeglass frames. Some of these
individuals attempt to
complete the replacement process themselves, which results in broken or bent
eyeglass frames
due to their fragile construction. Other individuals choose to purchase
multiple eyeglasses in
different styles and colors, but comprising the same prescription. It is
extremely expensive to
continually purchase new frames and lenses in order to coordinate with certain
outfits or replace
broken frames.
There exists a need for the buying and transition experience of getting
eyeglass frames more
enjoyable and friendly. Where no prescription will be needed to fix broken
glasses or change
their frames. Current technology does not allow the consumer to change their
current frames
themselves.
There remains room for improvement in the art.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The current invention is EYEGLASS Frames that allow the consumer to own and
utilize multiple
frames that can house their single set of prescribed lenses. These EYEGLASS
Frames make the
buying and transition experience more enjoyable and friendly. No prescription
will be needed to
fix broken glasses or change their frames. Current technology does not allow
the consumer to
change their current frames themselves. Current eyeglass frames technology
does not allow the
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consumer to have and utilize multiple sets of frames to one set of lenses.
The detachable eyeglass frame system will provide consumers a way to take
their single pair of
prescription lenses out of their manufacturers frames and place them into
another set of the same
manufacturer's frames but, of different color and/or style. By lifting the
Removable Horizontal
Bar from Frame Rear, lenses easily slide out of their current frames and
easily slide into their
other frames. A Horizontal Bar, self guiding Magnet System as well as the
Frame Click enable
this functionality.
These EYEGLASS Frames relieves frustration of consumer being tied to one set
of eyeglasses
frames. No prescription will be needed to fix broken glasses or to change your
frames.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of
this invention is
illustrated in the following drawings in which:
FIG. 1 shows a front view of an embodiment of the eyeglass frame system;
FIG. 2 shows a rear view of an embodiment of the eyeglass frame system wherein
the horizontal
bar is separated from the front section;
FIG. 3 shows a top down view of an embodiment of the eyeglass frame system;
FIG. 4 shows a rear perspective view an embodiment of the eyeglass frame
system;
FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the eyeglass
frame system;
FIG. 6 shows a rear perspective view of the horizontal bar separated of the
front section of the
eyeglass frame system;
FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a lens partially disposed in an eye rim of
the front section of
the eyeglass frame system;
FIG. 8--This illustration shows a front view of the components of the
invention; and
FIG. 9--This illustration shows a perspective view of the components of the
invention.
IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS/COMPONENTS OF INVENTION
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Please note that not all EYEGLASS Frames will utilize all parts listed.
10--Frame Front--Front part of the eyeglass frame that holds the lenses in
place and bridges the
top of the nose.
11--Frame Front Backside--This is the Frame Front backside where the magnets
will be placed
and serve self guidance for the Removable Horizontal Bar.
12--Bridge--The area between the lenses that go over the nose and supports 90
percent of the
weight of the eyeglasses.
14--Eye Wire/Rims¨Part of the frame front into which the lenses are inserted.
15--Lens--the lens of the eyeglasses.
16--End Pieces--Extensions of the frame front to which the temples are
attached.
18--Hinges--Part of the frame that connects the frame front to the temples and
allows the temples
to swing.
20--Temples--Parts of the frame that extend over and/or behind the ears to
help hold the frame in
place.
24--Nose Pads--Plastic pieces that may be attached directly to the frame or to
pad arms. They
help keep the frame in its proper position (Our design does not use Pad Arms).
26--Keyhole Bridge--Refers to the specific shape of bridge sits across the
nose and connects the
two lenses.
28--Horizontal Top Bar (Rear Only)--Removable back piece of frame that
connects to rear of the
Front Eye Wire/Rim and allows lens to be removed or added.
30--Magnet--Neodymium magnet providing Horizontal Bar self guidance.
32--Frame Click (Release Mechanism)--Slightly rounded and recessed to keep
horizontal bar
against frame front rear and serve as a way to keep horizontal bar in place
(stability).
34--Frame Rear--Rear part of the eyeglass frame that holds the lenses in place
and bridges the
frame click.
Removable Horizontal Top Bar back frame--This is a part of the horizontal bar
that is removable
allowing lenses to be removed from the frame cradle holding the lenses in
place.
Release Mechanism--a small plastic impression assisting with the release of
the removable
horizontal bar back frame.
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Modified Frame with "solid horizontal bar"--Allows a pair of glasses frame to
look like standard
frames, however it provides the home position for the removable horizontal bar
back frame and
is the primary support frame for the lenses and other glasses components
(temple, bridge, ear
pieces, etc).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
There are a number of significant design features and improvements
incorporated within the
invention.
The intention of this invention is to allow consumers of eye wear to purchase
one set of
prescription or non-prescription lenses and utilize them into a multitude of
similar frames. It also
allows some consumers to interchange designer lenses into the same frame.
A standard frame normally consist of a frame front 10, frame front backside
12, eye wire/rims 14
and end piece 16. This invention focuses on specific components of the frame
previously
considered to be one solid piece. The major change is in the horizontal bar
area (frame front 10
and removable horizontal bar 28) of a frame. Specifically there is no other
invention that utilizes
a two piece horizontal bar with a removable back bar 28 while maintain the
frame strength of a
solid front 10 horizontal bar attached to the remainder of the frame portions
(bridge 12, keyhole
bridge 26, eye wire/rim 14, end pieces 16, hinges 18 and temple 20). The
"horizontal bar" has a
front 10 and a back 28 as shown in FIG. 3. The back portion of the horizontal
bar is removable
28 allowing the lens 15 to slide in its standard frame channels 14. This back
removable portion
of the horizontal bar 28 is locked into place by utilizing magnets 30 as shown
in FIG. 2 and FIG.
6.
The "horizontal bar" front is a continuous portion of the frame 10 providing
structure and
durability to the frame.
The removable back of the "horizontal bar" 28 rides above the bridge section
12 of the glasses.
This is important for comfort of the bridge 12/nose pieces 24 and interaction
with the actual nose
resting spots.
With minimal pressure the removable portion of the "horizontal bar" 28 can be
removed. This
allows for the lens 15 to be simply pulled up from the lens cradle 14 as shown
in FIG. 7. The
removable portion is replaced by positioning the "back horizontal bar" 28 in
its guiding position
and the magnets 30 pull the bar into place.
At this time the lenses 15 are available to put the current lenses 15 into
another pair of frames
with the same lens 15 shape, but different frame color, style, design etc.
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Lens 15 to the Modified Frame with "solid front horizontal bar" 10. This frame
is built like most
frames with a grooved cradle that the lens 15 slides into allowing for the
lens 15 to be secured
into the frame. The lens 15 is a standard shape, size as specified by designer
or brand. The
Modified Frame with "solid front horizontal bar" 10 is a unique relationship
because it gives the
appearance of a solid frame; however it allows the lens 15 to be slid into the
frame. This allows
the lenses 15 to be removed and slid into another frame with the same lens 15
shape.
The modified Frame with "solid front horizontal bar" 10 relationship to
"Removable Horizontal
Bar Back Frame 28 does not exist today in marketed glasses. All marketable
glasses today that
are not frameless or partial frames use a solid frame that entraps the lens.
The proprietary nature
of the eyeglass frame identifies the horizontal bar 10 as a piece of the
glasses frame. The
relationship between the frame and the removable horizontal bar back 28 is
critical because this
is the mechanism that locks the lenses 15 into place. The removable horizontal
back bar 28 is
held into place using Neodymium Magnets 30 in the preferred embodiment. The
two pieces
horizontal bar 10 and horizontal back bar 28 are manufactured with matching
step surfaces and
the magnets 30 hold the removable horizontal back bar 28 in place.
The relationship of the Bridge 12 to the modified frame with solid front
horizontal bar 10 is
important in that the bridge 12 is always continuous with no splits/break or
obstructions that
develops an edge point on the bridge of the nose.
The relationship of the release mechanism 32 to the removable horizontal back
bar 28 and the
modified frame with solid front horizontal bar 10 is to allow for a wedge
release mechanism 32
to help assist with separating the horizontal back bar 28 from the modified
frame with solid front
horizontal bar 10 from the Neodymium Magnetic forces of the Neodymium Magnets
30.
FIG. 1 shows a front view of eyeglasses with Frame Front 10 having multiple
parts including
Bridge 12 which is between the lenses 15 and goes over the nose, Eye Wire/Rims
14 which is
.. part of the Frame Front 10 and where lenses 15 are inserted, End Pieces 16
which are extensions
of the Frame Front 10 and where the Temples 20, as shown in FIG. 3 are
attached, and showing
Keyhole Bridge 26 underneath the Bridge 12.
FIG. 2 shows a back view of eyeglasses with Frame Click 32 serves as fastening
mechanism for
Removable Horizontal Bar 28, Neodymium Magnets 30 are used to fasten the
Removable
Horizontal Bar 28 against Frame Front Backside 11 and provide it self
guidance. Where FIG. 3
shows both the Frame Front 10 and the Removable Horizontal Bar 10 securely
against each
other, the Frame Click 32 along with the Magnets 30 hold the Removable
Horizontal Bar 28 in
place securing the lenses.
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This invention focuses on a major change in the "horizontal bar" 10 of the
frame. The "horizontal
bar" has a front 10 and a back 28. The back portion of the horizontal bar is
removable allowing
the lens 15 to slide in its standard frame channels 14. This back removable
portion of the
horizontal bar 28 is locked into place by utilizing magnets 30. The adjoining
sides of the
removable horizontal back bar 28 and the horizontal bar front 10 are matched
surfaces allowing
self-guidance which enhances the strength of the bond between the horizontal
bar front 10 and
the removable horizontal back bar 28 as it is adhered by the magnetic forces
30.
The "horizontal bar" front 10 is a continuous portion of the frame providing
structure and
durability to the frame. The removable back of the "horizontal bar"28 rides
above the bridge
section 12 of the glasses. This is important for comfort of the bridge/nose
pieces 12 which may
include the nose pads 24 and interaction with the actual nose resting spots.
With minimal pressure the removable portion of the "horizontal bar" 28 can be
removed. This
allows for the lens 15 to be simply pulled up from the lens cradle. (see FIG.
7) The removable
portion is replaced by positioning the "back horizontal bar" 28 to the matched
step finish guiding
it into position allowing magnets 32 to pull the bar into place.
The components of the current invention are shown in FIGS. 8 and 9 showing the
lens,
horizontal bar 10 and the removable horizontal back bar 28.
The eyeglasses frames of the current invention will function in an ordinary
fashion with the
following parts of the eyeglass Frames model. The 'Frame Front 10 is the front
part of the
eyeglass frame that holds the lenses 15 in place and bridges the top of the
nose.
The 'Bridge' 12 is the area between the lenses 15 that go over the nose and
supports 90 percent
of the weight of the eyeglasses. The 'Eye Wire/Rims 14 are where the lenses 15
are inserted. The
'End Pieces' 16 are extensions of the frame front to which the temples 20 are
attached. The
'Hinges' 18 connect the frame front 10 to the temples 18 and allows the
temples 20 to swing.
The 'Temples' 20 extend over and/or behind the ears to help hold the frame in
place. The
'Spring-Hinged Temples' 18 include hidden springs in the hinges that help keep
the frame from
slipping. The 'Nose Pads' 24 may be attached directly to the frame or to pad
arms as shown in
FIG. 4. They help keep the frame in its proper position. Note that not all
models use Nose Pads
24. The 'Keyhole Bridge' 26 sits across the nose and connects the two lenses.
The 'Horizontal
Top Bar' (Rear Only) 28 is the removable back piece of frame that connects to
rear of the Front
Eye Wire/Rim 10 and allows lens 15 to be removed or added. The 'Magnets' or
'Neodymium
Magnets' 30 provides Horizontal Bar 28 self guidance. The 'Frame Click' or
'Release
Mechanism' 32 is slightly rounded and recessed to keep horizontal bar against
frame front rear
and serve as a way to keep horizontal bar in place (stability).
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Eyeglasses frames are typically made of either metal or a type of plastic
called cellulose-acetate.
Cellulose acetate is derived from cotton and is flexible and strong.
Alternative Embodiments
Alternative embodiments consist of two main items. The attachment of the
removable horizontal
bar back frame 28 to the solid front horizontal bar 10 is reference utilizing
magnets 30.
Alternative to this is built in spring clips, locking pins, or any other
functional way to securing a
removable frame piece to allow lens 15 replacement or exchange as shown in
FIG. 5.
The release mechanism 32 may consist of any shape, size or apparatus utilized
to separate frames
that consist of more than one part with the intention of replacing or
exchanging the lenses.
CONCLUSION
Having the flexibility to change frames of different color, style, pattern
while allowing easy
transition of lenses 15 from one frame to another frame using a single pair of
prescribed lenses.
eyeglass Frames should also provide consumer an efficient shopping experience.
As to a further discussion of the manner of usage and operation of the present
invention, the
same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further
discussion relating
to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.
With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum
dimensional
relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size,
materials, shape, form,
function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily
apparent and obvious to
one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated
in the drawings and
described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present
invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles
of the invention.
Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur by those
skilled in the art,
it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and
operation shown and
described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be
resorted to, falling
within the scope of the invention.
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